Record £50,000 reward to find David’s killers

A RECORD cash reward has been offered in a bid to catch a hit-and-run driver who killed a man in Prestwich. The £50,000 is being offered by Greater Manchester Police for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a speeding motorist who mowed down David Lees - the highest amount ever offered for such a case.

ANNE and Don Lees, parents of David Lees, are appealing for help to find his killers

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A RECORD cash reward has been offered in a bid to catch a hit-and-run driver who killed a man in Prestwich.

The £50,000 is being offered by Greater Manchester Police for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a speeding motorist who mowed down David Lees - the highest amount ever offered for such a case.

David, 23, was knocked down and killed by a car that was deliberately driven at him as he stood outside a petrol station on Middleton Road in Prestwich, following a night out with friends three years ago yesterday (Wednesday).

His death is being treated as murder. The reward has been increased from £20,000 and detectives believe it will help persuade those close to David’s killer to turn them in.

Detective Superintendent Sam Haworth, who is leading the hunt, said his team and David’s family were ‘determined’ to catch the driver.

He said: "Over the course of three years friendships and allegiances can change, so it is possible that the prospect of a life-changing cash reward may persuade someone to do the right thing.

"It’s been three years since his death and his family have been unable to move on. We remain committed to finding David’s killer and I believe that someone in the community will have vital information."

David, a self-employed brick cleaner from Blackley, died in hospital on October 28, 2006, after he was struck by a silver Vauxhall Vectra.

The group he was with became involved in a disturbance with a group of Asian men after they left a bar on Middleton Road to walk to the garage.

Police said the car reached 70mph before it was driven directly at David, who was standing in the middle of the road. It sped off towards south Manchester.

David’s mother Anne, 50, said: "I want to tell David’s killer that you might think you’ve got away with it - but one day there will be a knock on your door. Someone out there knows what happened to David and I hope the money helps jog a few memories.

"Three years down the line might seem like a long time but I can assure you that David’s death is always with us. Like the police, we will never rest until his killer is brought to justice."